Review Panels Call for Submissions on Apprenticeship Ratios

Third Group of Reviews of Apprenticeship Ratios Now in Effect

TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2012 /CNW/ - The review of apprenticeship ratios signals the College's commitment to its future members and stakeholders to solicit their feedback and hear their voices on issues that impact their practices and businesses across the province. The College believes that the open and transparent review of these ratios is an important step in promoting fairness and safety in the workplace.

Review Panels are calling for submissions on the journeyperson to apprentice ratios from the third groups of trades, which includes:

• Group C-11:  Construction Millwright
• Group C-12:  Ironworker-generalist; Ironworker-structural & ornamental; Ironworker-Reinforcing rodworker
• Group C-13: Painter and decorator Br 1-commercial and residential; Painter and decorator Br 2-industrial P&D
  
  

Guidelines for submission and additional information about the process and deadlines can be found on the College's website at www.collegeoftrades.ca and click on the section "Ratio Reviews".

Submissions for the next groups will be accepted beginning November 30^th. This grouping includes:

• Group C-14:  Plumber; Steamfitter
• Group C-15:  Refrigeration and air conditioning systems mechanic; Residential air conditioning systems mechanic
• Group C-16:  Residential (low rise) sheet metal installer; Sheet metal worker

Further information will be provided on the College website on November 30, 2012.

QUICK FACTS

• The Ontario College of Trades represents more than 150 skilled trades - tradespersons, apprentices and employers - across the province.
• When fully-operational, the College will:
• Regulate persons practicing in skilled trades in Ontario and employers who employ them;
• Promote trades and apprenticeship;
• Give the skilled trades sector ownership of decisions critical to their practices and businesses
  
  

LEARN MORE
To learn more about the Ontario College of Trades, please visit our website. www.collegeoftrades.ca 

SOURCE: Ontario College of Trades

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